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raz0rflea t1_j6k3s3i wrote

Reply to TIFU by introducing my family to death note by Mission-Handle-9033

In all honesty, you shouldn't have to be exhausted at 19 putting up with an older sibling's tantrums. She might have mental health issues so I'm not judging her but whether she does or not, it's not fair that your parents have let her get away with acting like this without addressing it. I mean I assume this behaviour hasn't come out of nowhere from the way you talk about how you feel like you should have anticipated it.

If you have the option, it might be worth talking to a counsellor yourself just to get an outside perspective on things and maybe some practical advice on how to manage this situation. It's fucked that you need to anticipate whether any little thing you do is gonna unleash world war 3 at home constantly, and it's a drain on your own mental health that you don't need.

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sterboog t1_j6k2gps wrote

Reply to comment by Akairichii in TIFU by wearing nazi costume to school by [deleted]

As somebody who knows a collector of WW2 paraphernalia, a German WW2 helmet with its original markings is not cheap. A full authentic uniform would be VERY expensive (especially stuff that fits... most surviving examples were surplus and usually very small - hence it was never issued out and that's why it survives).

Any self respecting collector would never let somebody ride a bike wearing an authentic uniform - the possibility of the grease on the chain hitting the leg of the uniform being an instant deal breaker for me, and I would assume most other people. Its just too ridiculous of an idea that you would lend out that sort of kit for somebody to WEAR all day at school.

That said, I did wear an authentic WWI US Navy uniform for Halloween once when I was a kid, but the difference there is that US Navy stuff is always undervalued and I was still small enough to fit in the undersized surplus stuff. Pants/pullover/hat all in cost like $70.

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Brandanpk t1_j6jzs1n wrote

Reply to TIFU by accidentally kissing my friend by Silent-Minion-8281

Make sure to stay friends with the one you kissed.

Not because you kissed her, but because she seems like a good friend.

Now, keep in mind, you are a teen, unless you break the law, nothing you do now will ruin your life.

Your current GF will probably be a memory in a year.

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BonesIIX t1_j6jzmri wrote

Reply to TIFU by accidentally kissing my friend by Silent-Minion-8281

You're not a PoS as you described. This stuff happens when you're young and it feels like a much bigger issue because relationships are a new, exciting thing you're just learning about.

Talk to your dad. He's 100% going to understand and can probably give you some advice, or at least another person to talk to. The worst thing you can do is sit and stew about it. Drama problems feel 100% worse if you don't have someone to talk to. Even if they can't fix it/help, just talking about it aloud helps you deal with it.

Trust me, things are going to be okay.

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Mission-Handle-9033 OP t1_j6jze6x wrote

Reply to comment by UzoicTondo in TIFU by introducing my family to death note by Mission-Handle-9033

Unfortunately, she doesn’t listen to our parents at all. I’m 19, and the only person she sometimes listens to, or at least calls when she needs advice for something. I’ve been trying to talk to her about getting therapy, and she’s more or less agreed, but with several stipulations, like it has to be a man, and it has to be in person, that are difficult to work around with insurance. My mom has been struggling with her heart recently, so I moved back home to be the buffer between her and my sister essentially.

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